【Top Mint】MINOLTA SR505 35mm Film Camera + AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8 #E0330

About This Item

Carefully inspected used film camera from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and check each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

This is a used film camera set (body and lens). It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.
Overall, it remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The camera and lens have been tested and confirmed to work properly.

• Shutter fires properly
• Film advance lever works properly
• Film rewind works properly
• Light meter responds

Please note that this is a used film camera, so it may not perform exactly like a brand new item.
Minor signs of age and normal mechanical feel are expected for a pre-owned camera.

Optical System

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches

The viewfinder is clear and works properly.

Included Items

Body
AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8 lens

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: SR505
• Camera Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135) film
• Lens Mount: Minolta SR
• Compatible Lenses: Minolta SR, MC and MD Rokkor lenses (full-aperture metering with MC/MD lenses)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Exposure Modes: Manual (match-needle metering)
• Metering System: TTL metering with CdS cells
• Shutter Type: Mechanical cloth focal-plane shutter
• Shutter Speeds: 1 - 1/1000 sec, B
• Film Advance: Manual lever
• Film Rewind: Manual crank
• Made in: Japan

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8
• Lens Type: Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens
• Lens Mount: Minolta SR
• Focal Length: 55mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups (indicated by the 'PF' designation)
• Angle of View: Approx. 43° (35mm format)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Made in: Japan

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The MINOLTA SR505 is a classic mechanical 35mm SLR from Minolta's SR-mount family, offered here with the AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8 standard lens. It reflects the solid, straightforward design that made Minolta's manual-focus SLRs so popular with photographers around the world.

The camera uses a mechanical cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1 sec to 1/1000 sec plus Bulb. Because the shutter is mechanical, the camera can take pictures without a battery; the battery is used only for the built-in light meter.

Exposure is set manually with the help of a match-needle meter in the viewfinder. This simple and intuitive system is an excellent way to learn how aperture and shutter speed work together, and it gives you complete control over the final image.

The AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8 is a respected standard lens. According to Minolta's lens code, 'P' indicates five groups and 'F' six elements. It delivers sharp images with pleasing contrast and the warm, natural color that Rokkor lenses are known for, while its fast f/1.8 aperture allows low-light shooting and beautiful background blur.

Build quality is typical of Minolta's golden era: metal construction, smooth controls, and a solid, reassuring feel. The combination of body and lens makes a balanced, ready-to-shoot film kit.

The Minolta SR mount accepts a huge range of Rokkor lenses, including MC and MD lenses for full-aperture metering, giving plenty of room to expand. The 55mm f/1.8 can also be adapted to modern mirrorless cameras with an inexpensive SR/MD adapter.

Mechanical Minolta SLRs remain sought after for their reliability, simplicity, and outstanding lenses, and they are a great entry point into film photography at a reasonable cost.

If you want a classic, fully manual 35mm SLR with a fast Rokkor standard lens, the MINOLTA SR505 with AUTO ROKKOR-PF 55mm f/1.8 is an excellent kit to start or expand your film journey.

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